fistulous Meaning & Definition
What Does Fistulous Mean?
As an adjective, fistulous means Of or pertaining to a fistula. It is also used to mean Resembling a reed; hollow and tubular.
Fistulous: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hollow, fistular and fistulate |
| Comparative / superlative | more fistulous, most fistulous |
Fistulous Definition (Adjective)
- Of or pertaining to a fistula.
- Resembling a reed; hollow and tubular
Synonyms of Fistulous
Fistulous synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
fistulous (comparative more fistulous, superlative most fistulous)
Words That Rhyme With Fistulous
Origin of Fistulous
Possibly from Latin fistulōsus (“pipe-shaped, hole-filled, fistulous”), or an English medical pseudo-Latinism via fistula + -ous.
Quick Answers About Fistulous
What part of speech is fistulous?
Fistulous is an adjective.
What is another word for fistulous?
You can replace fistulous with words such as hollow, fistular and fistulate. See the full list of fistulous synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of fistulous?
The comparative form is more fistulous and the superlative form is most fistulous.